Search results for

Make sure you have backup power sources and an emergency plan in the event of a prolonged blackout. And be aware of potential dangers like carbon monoxide poisoning when using a generator.

Please join us on Friday, September 1 at 3 p.m. at Belmont Village Senior Living in La Jolla. Dr. Lim is the Medical Director of the McDougall Program, a lifestyle medical program based in Santa Rosa, California, that has helped thousands of patients to successfully transition to a whole-food, plant-based diet and radically improve their overall health and well-being. He also teaches the plant-based classes offered by Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Medical Center. Dr. Lim is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Law School, and Boston University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in family medicine as well as lifestyle medicine, and completed his residency training at Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency. He is also a bar-certified attorney in the state of California. Dr. Lim lives in Santa Rosa with his wife, Jean, and their two children, Joshua (15) and Julia (11), who bring them endless joy and laughter. His other interests include playing out in nature, learning guitar, and continually growing in his Christian faith.

Important home safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at www.alzsd.org/services/education.

Reading the same books, playing the same games, asking the same questions. Kids' fascination with repetition can be exhausting for parents, but researchers say it's key to brain development.

Important home safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more. This class is presented by local non-profit Alzheimer's San Diego and pre-registration is recommended. Register at the ticket link and learn more at alzsd.org

The Sanrio supercute superstar is back. Hello Kitty is returning to bring San Diego Comic-Con fans an extra dose of adorable (and some sweet treats and sweet merch, as well). The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to the Petco Interactive Zone on Thursday, July 20 – Saturday, July 22 from 10 am. - 6 p.m. and on Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. They’ll be serving up sweet treats for San Diego Comic-Con attendees (available for purchase), as well as merchandise. Here’s a look at some of their other food options, which includes a 3-piece hand-decorated cookie sets, 8-piece madeleine cookie sets, Giant Hello Kitty Cafe Chef Cookies, a 5-piece Hello Kitty Cafe Macaron set, and more. For more information visit: sanrio.com

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience - announces the 14th Annual TwainFest. Twainfest will take place on Saturday, August 19 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. in Heritage County Park. There is a limited capacity - so reservations are required for your FREE entry. Learn more and Register for Attendance through here. TwainFest, now a tradition for many San Diego families, is an all-day FREE festival celebrating Mark Twain and the literature and culture of 19th Century America. There is something for everyone at this festive old-fashioned gathering. Write Out Loud Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy, shared “We are so grateful to be returning to Heritage Park for this year’s celebration. TwainFest #14 provides new interactive experiences with Robin Hood, Pinocchio, two bilingual performances, and other literary favorites, as well as games and giant puppets. Family-friendly literary fun is what we do - we look forward to sharing it with the community.” Returning Festival Favorites: Local San Diego performers present 19th Century stories and poems by Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Miguel de Cervantes, Carlo Collodi, William Shakespeare, as well as traditional folktales from Africa and South America. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party - Immerse yourself in an interactive event with The Mad Hatter, Alice, White Rabbit & Door Mouse as you explore Wonderland! Tom Sawyer’s Fence Painting - Tom Sawyer, Aunt Polly and Becky Thatcher seek out children at the park. Working together, they find things to trade with Tom for permission to help him whitewash the fence! Foresting with Robin Hood - Join the beloved outlaw on an interactive adventure through Sherwood Forest! Careful to avoid the Sheriff of Nottingham! The Authors Salon provides the opportunity to meet beloved writers of the period: Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Dickinson and Charles Dickens. Giant puppets of Mark Twain, Emily Dickinson, Paul Laurence Dunbar and Edgar Allan Poe will wander the park. An arcade of unique literary games and activities designed especially for TwainFest will entertain players of all ages. Games & activities include: Calaveras Jumping Frog Launch, Frog Toss, Never-Ending Story, Election of 1872, Huck Finn’s Rope Making, Fishing for Words, Wheel of Fiction, Chortle This, Colors of Twain and Red Queen’s Croquet. Free Books are provided at the Book Emporium to all who participate. Connect with Write Out Loud on Social Media! Facebook & Twitter

Curious about the hundreds of different ways STEAM surrounds us and intersects with pop culture and our everyday lives? Join 17 IF/THEN® Ambassadors, women leaders in science, math, engineering, and technology, for the second IF/THEN® STEAM Fair at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 17 STEAM superheroes with careers including conservation biology, cosmetic chemistry, forest ecology, aerospace engineering, archaeology, computer science and robot development for three days of free STEAM fun at the Comic-Con Museum. This event is free to the public and does not require Comic-Con Convention badges. Families, teens, and kids of all ages are welcome: Participate in experiments and demonstrations like powering technology with fruit, mini-excavations, searching for wildlife with radio signals, coding robots, learning about earthquake magnitude using spaghetti and more. Watch each Ambassador give a 15 minute splash talk about their unique career pathways, days in the life with amazing STEAM jobs, anecdotes from the field, and more. Visit with a variety of coalition members with pop up tables including representatives of The Fleet Science Center, FlexAir Flight School, Cosplay for Science, the Nuevo Foundation, Exologik, and Venture Unified. For more information visit here

We’re suckers for a themed menu, and the Donut Bar will be bringing back their specialty flavors for San Diego Comic-Con. Parks and Cons stopped to get a look at the new donuts. You’ll find them at San Diego Comic-Con at their normal store (631 B St, San Diego, CA 92101) as well as at the Pendry Hotel. Charizard seemed to be the most popular, with the Super Mario following closely. Hours: Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 pm. + Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit: https://donutbarsd.com/ https://sdccblog.com/2023/07/donut-bar-san-diego-comic-con-2023-special-menu/ Donut Bar on Facebook Donut Bar on Instagram

It’s never too early to celebrate the holidays at Sesame Place! Join us as we bring festive holiday cheer to your summer fun! From July 21 to 31, the park will be offering festive activities that will get families excited for the holiday season ahead. The park will also feature festive Christmas décor to really bring the spirit of the holiday season to life during the sunny summer months. Park activities will include: • Christmas Photos with Elmo & Friends – Guests can visit Photos with Elmo & Friends each day during the Christmas in July Celebration to get a photo with Elmo and his friends in their festive holiday attire. • Christmas Storytime – Enjoy a Christmas themed Storytime with Big Bird as the best storyteller on Sesame Street welcomes all his friends to his nest for an interactive experience the whole family will love. • Cookie Claus Meet & Greets –Everyone is on Cookie Claus’ Nice List! Cookie Clause will be available for one-of-a-kind holiday photos with this merry monster. Guests can check the park website and/or the park mobile app for the daily schedule. To learn more about Christmas in July, please visit sesameplace.com Stay Connected on Facebook